European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026: first bulletin now available
European Aquatics has published the first official information bulletin for the 2026 European Aquatics Championships, providing national federations and delegations with key operational details as preparations gather pace for the continental showcase in Paris this summer.
The newly released bulletin offers an initial overview of the organisational framework for the Championships, outlining practical information on venues, accommodation, transport, accreditation and key contacts for the five disciplines that will feature at the event. The Championships will once again bring together Europe’s leading athletes across swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving, continuing the tradition of the multi-discipline event as the flagship competition on the European aquatics calendar.
The bulletin serves as a first planning guide for national federations as they begin their preparations for the Championships. It introduces the main operational structure of the event and provides discipline-specific contact points within both European Aquatics and the Local Organising Committee.
Accommodation arrangements detail that delegations competing in swimming, diving and artistic swimming will be based in official hotels located approximately 1.8 to 1.9 kilometres from the competition venue, with regular shuttle services operating between hotels and the venue and a walking time of around 15 to 17 minutes. Accommodation packages will include full board catering with breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside transport services for training and competition, as well as airport and railway station transfers.
Meanwhile, delegations competing in open water swimming and high diving will be accommodated significantly closer to their competition venue, with hotels located just 500 metres away, allowing athletes and team officials convenient access throughout the Championships.
The bulletin also outlines several key operational tools that will be used throughout the event. The Sportity platform will serve as the main channel for the distribution of official communications and competition updates to teams, while the official event website and social media channels will provide regular information for athletes, federations and fans as the event approaches.
Additional sections cover practical matters including visa requirements for entry into France, delegation services, ticketing information and the accreditation process for participating teams and media. These early guidelines are designed to ensure that all federations have the information needed to begin organising their participation well in advance of the Championships.
The release of the first information bulletin marks an important step in the road to Paris 2026, offering the first comprehensive look at how the event will be delivered and how teams can prepare for their arrival in the French capital. Further bulletins will follow in the coming months, providing more detailed technical information, competition schedules and operational updates as preparations continue for one of the biggest events on the European Aquatics calendar.
The bulletin is available to view below.
Stephen Stanley for European Aquatics
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